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On This Horrible Day In History

Name: On This Horrible Day In History
ISBN: 9780702343964

By Terry Deary

Adjectives

gruesome informative humorous engaging

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

Synopsis

Discover a gruesome event for every day of the year in this collection of true historical tales. From Roman massacres on Christmas to sharing your birthday with infamous figures like Guy Fawkes, history is filled with unexpected horrors. Illustrated throughout, this book offers a daily dose of the past's most dreadful moments, blending education with dark humour.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2025

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